OXFORD, Miss. – The University of Mississippi schools of Pharmacy and Nursing have developed a collaborative health care simulation program that is unique among university liberal arts campuses. “Patient simulation is increasingly used in health care education today, and we have a great opportunity for nursing and pharmacy students to work and learn together onRead the story …
UM Pharmacy and Nursing Schools Develop Patient Simulation Program
Work being highlighted at international conference
February 14, 2013 by
Kidney Transplants Hit UMMC Record in 2012, Liver Service to Restart This Year
February 14, 2013 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Teams at the University of Mississippi Medical Center transplanted a record 103 kidneys last year, a figure they could surpass in 2013 even while preparing to restart liver transplantations following a 22-year hiatus. “This record stands as a benchmark as we work toward becoming a complete abdominal-organ transplant center,” said Dr. JamesRead the story …
Gov. Phil Bryant, UM Chancellor Dan Jones Break Ground for New School of Medicine Building
January 7, 2013 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant, state House Speaker Philip Gunn, University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones and other dignitaries unveiled plans and broke ground Monday (Jan. 7) on a $63 million building that will permit larger class sizes at the UM School of Medicine. The event marked significant progress toward Bryant’s goals ofRead the story …
Master of Healthcare Administration Info Session Planned
Jackson residents can learn about degree program at Wednesday event
December 4, 2012 by
OXFORD, Miss. – An information session about the University of Mississippi’s Master of Healthcare Administration degree is planned for Wednesday (Dec. 12) in Jackson. Attendees can drop in anytime between 1 and 3 p.m. This will be an opportunity to learn about the online MHA program, ask questions about admissions requirements and get informationRead the story …
Medical Center Faculty Member Picked to Lead Two Otolaryngology Groups
Stringer charged with providing academic leadership for training ear, nose and throat specialists
November 28, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Scott Stringer of Ridgeland, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology and Communicative Sciences at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has assumed the presidency of the Association of Academic Departments of Otolaryngology.
Clinical Trial Reveals Pterostilbene Reduces Blood Pressure in Adults
September 20, 2012 by
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A form of pterostilbene, a compound found naturally in blueberries, reduces blood pressure in adults, according to results of a clinical trial presented today at the American Heart Association’s 2012 Scientific Sessions on High Blood Pressure Research in Washington, D.C. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was conducted by University of Mississippi SchoolRead the story …
UMMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Center Director Seeks to Educate Public About Misunderstood Disorder
July 31, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Patients with epilepsy, like those struggling with mental illness, often are stigmatized by a lack of public understanding of the seizure disorder’s symptoms and causes and the physical and emotional toll it takes. Dr. Abuhuziefa Abubakr, professor of neurology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, wants to raise awareness of treatmentRead the story …
UMMC Recognized in Three Specialties in News’ Best Hospitals Report
July 30, 2012 by
… 23rd annual report also names UMMC one of the top-ranked hospitals in metro Jackson JACKSON, Miss. – The University of Mississippi Medical Center is recognized in the specialties of cancer, nephrology and urology in this year’s U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals rankings. UMMC was also recognized as one of the best hospitalsRead the story …
UMMC Professor Named Chair-Elect of American Board of Family Medicine
July 27, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – Dr. Diane K. Beebe, professor and chair of family medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, has been elected chair-elect of the American Board of Family Medicine. The ABFM is the second largest of the 24 medical specialty boards in the United States. Beebe, chair of the Department of Family MedicineRead the story …
UMMC Hosts Experimental Stem Cell Clinical Trial
July 5, 2012 by
JACKSON, Miss. – An emergency helicopter trip in May that brought a stroke patient from Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg landed the Clarke County resident the first spot in a clinical trial at the University of Mississippi Medical Center for stem-cell therapy. The new therapy could prevent further brain injury following an initial stroke, preserveRead the story …